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Chapter 88: Is That Invitation Still Open?

With Raymond out of the way and my name restored, I left the pack courtyard and the trial and ran straight to the packhouse to check on Warren.

“Ciana, you’ re okay,” he said with a relieved sigh. “Slow down. Thank you again for coming back for me.’

“No, Warren, I should be thanking you. You helped me so much. I’m sorry that you went through all of that. I don’t know what I can do to repay you,” I blurted out, squeezing his hand.

“Silly girl! We’ re friends, right? That’s what we do. You have no idea how worried I was about you. When you fainted and they took you away…” Warren ‘s face wrinkled at the bad memory. “Thank the Goddess you are unharmed.”

He opened his arms like he was going to hug me.

Someone cleared their throat behind us and I saw Theo, or Tallis as he was still pretending to be, standing against the nearest packhouse wall. He was glaring at Warren.

Theo?” Warren asked.

“I’m not Theo!” he hissed moodily. “My name is Tallis.”

“Oh…” Warren stared at him for a moment, and murmured to himself, “Sorry, you remind me of my brother. I mean, you look different, but just…’

I jumped in, “Warren, believe me, I was confused at first too. But this is Tallis. He’s Nelson’s brother. Nelson is the car-

nival director,” I said, covering for Theo. I figured he probably had a good reason to keep his identity a secret, even from his own brother.

“Hmm. Well, you are dressed like you work with Nelson,” Warren said with a chuckle. He turned back to me, looking at me with deep, emotional eyes.

“Yes, he does, doesn’t he? I don’t think Prince Theo would ever wear colors like that,” I said, giggling and giving Theo a challenging look.

Theo snorted and looked away from me.

“I heard my name,” Nelson arrived with a concerned look on his face. “Geez, Tallis, there you are! I’ve been looking everywhere for you. They told me you’re at the packhouse. The carnival is packed up. Are you ready to go or what?”

“I’m ready,” Theo said stiffly.

“Great. Well, say your goodbyes and let’s get going. We’re all waiting on you,” Nelson said. He clapped his hands to hurry Theo along.

I bit my tongue to keep from laughing, seeing the dark, dangerous look in Theo’s eyes. If Nelson wasn’t careful, he’d end up dealing with the Dark Prince.

Theo glanced at me and crossed his arms. He gave a final nod and left after Nelson. It was already getting late and if he hung around too long, it would seem suspicious. Especially if he kept hanging around me.

“Warren, how are you feeling?” I asked, turning back to Warren.

He still looked a little pale and dirty. I hoped after a nice shower and some fresh clothes, he’d look and feel better,

Warren sniffled and rubbed his head.

“Honestly, I’ve got a bit of a headache. I’m not sure if I’m getting sick or I just need good food,” he admitted.

Warren and I headed back to my parents’ house. As we went, he started sniffling more and rubbing his temples. He was definitely sick.

some hot food. I’ll make sure to get you

you,” Warren murmured, his eyes already

would send Warren back to the palace. I hurried after Theo to where the carnival had been

there, the tent was gone. All the tents were gone with nothing left except a few pieces of trash. Sighing, I kicked at an old can. I wondered where they were going next and how long it would be

I got back

soup and set it on the night table, along with a mug of tea and water. It would be there when

started to settle down. I was happy to see everything reverting back

8B. That Sol’

death had been

hand on her grave marker and

I’ll never be able to express how sorry I am that you were killed because of me. Raymond is gone,

are,” Warren said, coming up

him. “I just wanted to give her an update

going well,

again. You look quite energetic. Feeling 100%

rubbed his belly. All the color had returned to his cheeks and he was looking

That breakfast you made me this morning was fantastic. Who needs medicine

one had ever praised my cooking before. I couldn’t tell if he was just being nice

to have stepped up to help or ganize the pack,” Warren added, getting back to his

88. ISThai

It was a nice day with warm morning sun shining down on us and a soft

With Raymond dead and Hawke ex iled, no one is left to cause problems. I keep going to their meetings, but every time they have it all

ing better.

“Asking what?”

flipped a little. What could Warren want

intended to go visit my sister’s pack from here. I’d still like to do that now that Raymond isn’t a threat. I wanted to know if you’d visit her pack with me,” he said, giving me a

I keeping you from visiting your sister?”

took time

lower lip

the alpha

been there once many years ago with my parents, and) r membered liking the territory and

do you say?” Warren nudged

every thing seemed to have settled in the pack, it would be a pleas ant

If I went with him, he might think I had feelings for him, too. I didn’t want to give Warren the wrong message. It probably wasn’t a

of the Alpha family in pack territory at the moment. My pack was still vulnerable and I didn’t want to leave and allow someone else to

stay here until my parents get back. Alvar needs strong leadership right

he was disappointed. He took my hand and squeezed

said, nodding and

to my parents’ house to pack and I headed to the courtyard to see if Frederic or Murray needed me for anything.

I heard

88′ That Open?

of the carnival, my ears

handsome. I would have bedded

so bad. They didn’t